Equipment Specialist, CPD - Josie Robertson Surgery Center

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Equipment Specialist | Central Processing Department | NYC

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Our Central Processing Department is seeking an experienced Equipment Specialist to take our services to the next level. In this role will you showcase your skillset and perform various tasks such as decontaminate, package, disinfect, and sterilize surgical instrumentation, rigid and flexible endoscopes, and other patient care equipment. You will handle supply inventory, maintain an orderly work environment, and assist with the training of department personnel to new procedures and equipment.

Role Overview:

• Perform instrument tray assembly quality, decontamination of instruments, rigid scopes and equipment.
• Assist with assembly and packaging of equipment and follow hospital infection control policy.
• Follow departmental and manufacturers guidelines in the assembly and preparation of surgical instruments.
• Participate in hi-level disinfection and flexible endoscope processing.
• Follow disinfection procedures in accordance with departmental, manufacturer, and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee sterile storage, distribution, and case cart assembly.
• Assemble case carts, distribute items, and follow departmental policy and procedures.

Key Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of strong related experience with proven experience in sterile processing, taking initiative, and multitasking.
• A Central Processing Certification
• Superb interpersonal skills and a stellar work ethic

Core Skills:

• Masterful with patient care equipment and possess a deep understanding of decontamination, inspection, and sterilization.
• Driven by a clean and organized work environment.
• Able to make timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Willing to take action and eager to accept new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Resilient in recovering from setbacks and skilled at finding detours around obstacles.
• Receptive of feedback to gain productive insights into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Flexible in your approach and demeanor in order to align with the shifting demands of evolving circumstances.

Additional Information:

• Location: Josie Robertson Surgery Center - New York, NY
• Shift: 7am - 3pm; Monday through Friday with weekend and holiday rotation

Pay Range: $28.21- $42.26

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